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A computer analysis is reported of the most significant data concerning 1624 pacemaker implantations and 1386 battery replacements. The patients were treated by endocardial stimulation with transvenous electrodes in 91% of the cases; the remainder: 9% received epicardial electrodes. The mode of stimulation was 2189 times "demand", 138 "synchronized" and 683 "asyncronous". Pacers of 13 different brands were used. At the beginning of our experience, the catheter was introduced through the superficial or profunda giugular vein: since 1969 the cephalic vein has been preferred. Epicardial electrodes were implanted via a left thoracotomy but in the most recent years the extrapleural phrenico-pericardial approach has been adopted. In a number of cases external pacemakers have been employed for permanent stimulation. The most common post-operative complications were infection (3.9%), skin erosion (2.2%), catheter rupture (3.5%), electrode dislodgement (1.7%). Such complications are becoming less frequent since 1969, due to technical improvements.
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